Pro Bono Consulting

While our work is tailored to the specific needs of each nonprofit client, most of our projects fall into two categories: (1) traditional three or four month consulting engagements, and (2) one or more short-term brainstorming sessions.

Traditional Consulting

Comprehensive project, lasting approximately three or four months

Usually involves a team of three to seven or more HBS alumni, including a volunteer team leader working with the Executive Director and key staff members of the nonprofit

Includes multiple meetings between the Community Partners team and the nonprofit, and independent work, as required, with individual nonprofit staff members

The team will work closely with the nonprofit to develop a project plan and schedule, and present their work at interim meetings and in a final report of findings and recommendations

Short-Term Brainstorming

A short-term, high-energy approach starting with an initial two- or three-hour brainstorming session and up to two follow-up meetings, as required

Involves a team of HBS alumni volunteers committed to generating breakthrough discussion and actionable recommendations

Focuses on a single, clearly-defined problem or a group of related issues